Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go Contact: Travis Cott Pea Ridge students had outstanding performances at the Arkansas SkillsUSA State Competition last week Coach Adam Gibby had several students run for state officer positions Northwest Arkansas Newspaper LLC (NWA Media) This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspaper LLC Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing The vulture and the wolf have now the dominion and the dead friends and foes sleep in the same lonely graves." The Army of the Southwest lost 1,384 men at Pea Ridge – 203 killed 980 wounded (of whom 150 later died) and 201 missing (presumably captured) Nearly half of the Federal casualties came from Carr’s hard-fighting 4th Division The Army of the West lost hundreds of men to straggling and desertion during the campaign especially during the retreat to Van Buren The best estimate is that Van Dorn lost approximately 2,000 men in the battle PEA RIDGE -- One family ranch will continue an agricultural legacy begun in 1970 even as subdivisions replace farmland throughout.. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC BENTONVILLE -- Darby Burnett pitched a five-inning no-hitter as Bentonville shut out Pea Ridge 12-o in nonconference softball action at.. -- Former Pea Ridge High School agriculture teacher Perry Mason now has a hobby farm at his home in Stella he is now raising red Angus beef cattle on his farm and has been doing so since 2020 LITTLE FLOCK -- A 29-year law enforcement veteran will take the reins at the Little Flock Police Department starting next.. PEA RIDGE -- A Pea Ridge man was arrested by a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper Thursday in connection with stabbing two people in a Pea Ridge residence PEA RIDGE -- Smoke-sensitive people are being encouraged to avoid outside activities near Pea Ridge National Military Park on Monday and Tuesday as prescribed burns are taking place at the park BENTONVILLE — A Pea Ridge man was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a.. Tracy Neal is an award-winning reporter who covers criminal justice (courts and crime) for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette He’s been a reporter in Northwest Arkansas for more than two decades passed away peacefully at Circle of Life Hospice Home in Bentonville Subiaco Academy and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity He was an outstanding athlete in high school and made all-state football with the invitation to go collegiate He chose to pursue a career in business after college and was very successful Eddie was an HVACR Class A licensed contractor He began his career with Draco Service in Houston He settled in Northwest Arkansas upon his return to his home state and served Northwest Arkansas for the past 20-plus years He maintained his HVACR Class A license for the city of Rogers and served the surrounding area until his illness last fall grocery stores and military establishments Because Eddie was a kind gentleman who was honest and trustworthy his clients and customers were loyal and long term He recognized the beauty in nature and loved being outdoors He enjoyed water skiing on Greers Ferry Lake and loved the view of Sugarloaf Mountain He often walked the battlefield of Pea Ridge and enjoyed sharing its history with others Eddie was an avid deer hunter and looked forward each fall to climbing into his deer stand and waiting for the big buck He shared the experience with some of his nephews and was there for tracking and finding their first prize as a hunter Nicholas (Sharryll) of Houston; a grandson Beth Lewis and Dan Hooks (Paula); and his nieces nephews and numerous friends and relatives Funeral Mass conducted by Father Shaun Wesley will be at 11 a.m Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak Arrangements are under the direction of Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen please consider a donation to Circle of Life Hospice PEA RIDGE -- Developers can now submit plans for residential development on three pieces of land recently annexed into the.. PEA RIDGE -- From buying water to the city's payroll This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette the Pea Ridge School District also announced the return of a previous head coach Thursday evening Tony Travis has worked in some capacity at Pea Ridge for 13 years and brings 20 years of coaching experience who stepped down in December after compiling a 10-30 record over four seasons The Blackhawks enjoyed immense success under Travis' direction during his first stint from 2009-15 compiling a 39-38 record that included three seasons of 10 wins or more and a conference championship in 2014 They made the 4A semifinal round in 2015 and fell to eventual state champion Nashville Travis won three Coach of the Year awards and was a two-time Hooten's Arkansas Football Coach of the Year finalist Travis was the head coach at Rogers Heritage from 2016-18 and most recently served as the junior high assistant principal for the Pea Ridge School District Travis was named Athletic Director of the Year by the Arkansas High School Administrators Association in 2022 during his time as an AD from 2020-22 To get live updates on your phone — as well as follow your favorite teams and top games — you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App | Download Android App KYLE SUTHERLAND, SBLIVE SPORTSKyle Sutherland is a prep sports journalist and broadcaster his work has been featured in outlets including the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Hooten's Arkansas Football and The Natural State Sports Network He is also the color commentator for 103.7 The Buzz's high school football Game of the Week © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Pea Ridge scored four runs in the first inning and the Blackhawks went on to win their season opener at home against Greenland 01:31 Watch: Snow falls in Pea Ridge as Arkansas sees impacts from winter storm A video recorded in Pea Ridge shows heavy snow falling as the region was being impacted by a winter storm moving across the region on its journey across the U.S Brey Cook has resigned as head football coach of the Pea Ridge Blackhawks The resignation has not been presented to the School Board School superintendent Keith Martin confirmed the resignation "The school district respects his decision and is thankful for the dedication to our student-athletes The statement released by school officials stated: "Pea Ridge School District announces that Coach Brey Cook has decided to step down from his position Coach Cook has chosen to pursue new opportunities "The school district is thankful for his dedication to our student athletes We wish him the very best in his future endeavors Incumbent Steven Guthrie retained his City Council seat receiving the majority of the votes cast in the run-off election Tuesday Unofficial results show Guthrie received 451 votes to 168 for challenger Wendy Harding BENTONVILLE -- A Pea Ridge man was sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes and.. PEA RIDGE -- Pea Ridge missed some free throws late but still managed to hold on for a 43-40 4A-1.. Paul Boyd is an award-winning sportswriter who covers prep and college sports for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette He has covered sports in Arkansas for more than 30 years Paul grew up in Northeast Arkansas and earned a journalism degree from Arkansas State University He has been working in Northwest Arkansas since 2005 Keegan Stanton has been hired as the new planning director and is scheduled to begin working for the city Feb "He comes with a wealth of knowledge and background in planning from the time he graduated from college with a master of City and Metropolitan Planning," See said "I believe he will lead the charge in the planning department for our city to great heights." "I am very excited to be joining Mayor See and the rest of the city team at Pea Ridge!" Stanton said "I know that Pea Ridge has a very bright future ahead of it and to share in the responsibility of stewarding the community's growth and development is an honor that I do not take lightly Pea Ridge plays an integral role in the larger Northwest Arkansas community and I am encouraged by its resolve to forge its own path and values as it continues to grow and add its own uniqueness to our region "I am very much looking forward to plugging into the community and getting to know about everything that makes life better on the ridge This is an exciting opportunity for myself and for the community as we work together towards a future that Pea Ridge can be proud of," Stanton said Stanton is currently senior planner for the city of Bentonville where he has been employed since August 2022 He served as planner for the city of Joplin He was planning intern for Southwest Missouri Council of Governments in Springfield Stanton earned a master of City and Metropolitan Planning from the University of Utah and a bachelor's degree in community and regional planning with a minor in geospatial science from Missouri State University PEA RIDGE -- The city is seeking a new planning director after the first person to ever hold the position.. BENTONVILLE -- A Lowell man has been arrested again less than a year after having a capital murder charge dismissed.. to Harold William Kurth Moser and Anna Mae Powers Moser She loved her family and grandchildren very much Cheryl loved the Lord and was a member of New Life Fellowship Church in Pea Ridge and Kent Gill and wife Melisha of Tontitown; two sisters Sondra Moser of Florida and Kaye Sterling of Union Sebastian and Anna; six great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to New Life Fellowship Building Fund Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net Elkins' Berry Huntley used his third game to slip past a pair of Pea Ridge bowlers and claim the Class 3A/4A state boys individual championship during Friday's state tournament at Ozark Bowling Lanes in Fayetteville Jac's Ranch has been a known community landmark who added he is excited about the continued use of the land by The 808 Ranch at the Ridge Three people are seeking one of the two Pea Ridge City Council seats available in this year's election Incumbent Steve Guthrie is seeking re-election Also seeking that seat are Michael Alldredge and Wendy Harding Initially appointed to finish two years of a vacated seat Guthrie has now served 12 years on the Pea Ridge City Council and is seeking re-election He said he moved to Pea Ridge for the schools and the small town feel After finishing the term to which he was appointed Guthrie said he enjoyed it so much he continued to run for office "I enjoy helping people and being part of the growth of the community He has served as a volunteer on the Fire-EMS Department and earned a 10-year pin for fire and ambulance He was a firefighter and emergency medical technician "I like being in on the growth and having a say in the growth and being a voice for people who come to me with questions He believes that the construction of the new city hall/school administration building was one of the greatest accomplishments since he's been in office as the city and school built it as a partnership He said he believes the skills he has in running his own business and previously running a department for Walmart that dealt with millions of dollars serve him in making decisions on the Council He wants "to control the growth -- the growth is a necessity for the city that's happened to some surrounding cities." even though we have a lot of new growth and businesses everybody still seems to know everybody when they go to the store there are a lot of activities for the kids -- baseball The school district is amazing for the kids have three grown children and four grandchildren He was from Memphis and she was from Dallas and they thought Pea Ridge was a good mid-way point between the two cities They each have three grown children and he has seven grandchildren and she has six grandchildren He said he's never been in politics but has been to several meetings since coming to Pea Ridge explaining that he was a business owner n the 1990s in steel fabrication retail sales "I get along with people really well and don't let things bother me." He said his background in business is an asset which would help him make good decisions "I am really impressed with the mayor and his hands-on approach It seems like he really does care for the city "I want to be on the front line making decisions for the city for the future and helping keep it a family-oriented city like it is now "I believe in being a hands-on City Council member," he said explaining that until about six months ago he didn't know anything about the city government I like the way the city is going -- the expansion of the city be involved and make decisions based on recommendations and the information we gather." "I'm retired so I have all the time in the world to do what needs to be done." We're making decisions that are going to affect people living here now moving here in the future and thinking about moving here," he said I don't know the members of the council and don't know whether they consider it a job I just think you need a change of scenery once in a while," Alldredge said moved to Pea Ridge about two and a half years ago and to northwest Arkansas 12 years ago from the Los Angeles area She and her husband have been married 10 years and have a "blended" family with four children between the two of them "I started my career in market research," she said "We decided to move out to Pea Ridge to downsize We wanted a quieter place to live," she said "I have always been someone pretty active in volunteering," she said "I've been a problem solver most of my career." there's an opportunity to bring in fresh ideas She said her agenda is to "help make decisions and help figure out what we can do for Pea Ridge We need to use data to inform how we go about making those decisions which projects first and how they work together adding that her oldest niece is in a wheelchair which makes her especially aware of looking at things from her niece's perspective Other issues she mentioned included preserving the character of the town how to balance residential and commercial growth "I'm someone who is very passionate about problem solving I put 100 to 110% into organizations or groups that I say I'm going to "It's understanding the problem and understanding the data.. taking a 360 view and making decisions is essential," she said I thought about the city Planning Commission but decided to run for the council position to see what would happen." "Local elections make a difference in terms of affecting our every day lives." Your subscription includes subscriber exclusive content you can't get anywhere else a daily digital version of the printed paper and complete access to newsletters BENTONVILLE — A Garfield man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges connected with a crash that led to the death of a 14-year-old boy leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and driving while intoxicated PEA RIDGE -- One day will be added to the Pea Ridge School District calendar after recent snow days